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They had been left with backpacks containing food and water but no identity documents, according to Portuguese media.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Researchers found that introducing small chemical compounds containing sodium or lithium changes both the structure and behavior of the material.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

He noted that the fire had not yet reached the field laboratory area and that crews were making strong progress containing the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Prosecutors told the court that Marsalek commissioned Ott to obtain a laptop containing secret electronic security hardware used by EU states for secure electronic communication.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

And around her neck was the red cloth bag containing Ambuya’s gold nuggets.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer